China is also reiterating demands for developed nations to do more to curb greenhouse gas emissions.

Is China the only one to object?

No. Other countries are also standing their ground.

Saudi Arabia, for example, says it will resist calls for the rise in global temperatures to be limited to “well below” 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial levels. The concern is this could jeopardise oil production.

Delegations are also divided on who should pay for developing nations to move to low-carbon economies.

The cost of managing the effects of climate change is also an issue. Scientists say this will raise sea levels and accelerate desertification along with triggering more intense and frequents floods, storms and droughts.

Is there a plan?

Yes.

France, which is hosting the COP21, has extended the UN-sponsored summit by a day to allow the talks to continue.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has met with the Chinese delegation at the talks.

“The issues have been identified during years of negotiations. Very good solutions have already been presented. This morning we have a much cleaner, streamlined text. This is a good basis for further negotiations.”